OPPOSITION lawmakers believe that the recent creation of Peace Summit Council is a desperate attempt by Malacañang to pass the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) despite several questions hounding its constitutionality.

MANILA -- The Sandiganbayan fifth division upheld Monday an order to freeze the assets of Senator Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada, who is facing a plunder case in connection with the pork barrel scam, pending the resolution of his cases.

THE Court of Appeals (CA) Sixth Division denied on Monday a motion of the Office of Solicitor General to stop the hearing on the restraining order issued in favor of Makati City Mayor Jejomar Binay Jr.